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Have you ever had your engine on a dyno. I would like to know what you are getting out of it compared to the top cars HP. Where are you in the...
If you are running 6 flat what is the top car or cars running for times in your class.
I am also running the isky flat tappet with 505 lift with a 112 lobe center.. I broke mine in with a set of 6005 isky springs 285 open but i...
Thanks for getting this thread up and running again I missed it when it was locked down. I also run a 392 hemi that is pushed hard it is great...
I had the exact same problem on my 40 dodge I shortened the rod between the MC and booster no change, I removed the residual valve no change, my...
Thats my car It hasn't been featured on any thread I've been working on it for a couple of winters it should be on the road next spring
Drill right through the broken bolt until you are just barely into the crank with the largest bit you feel comfortable with this should relieve...
When the kids come by I always let them inside I am proud of my car but I use it too a little dirt from kids shoes is nothing an aldult who comes...
We were sitting behind my 36 chev coupe at a show a guy and 2 kids came along the kids were admiring the car the dad was trying to keep them from...
I had a similar problem on my 36 ( had a 60 something straicht axle under it at the time )it turned out to be the spring kit that holds/retracts...
I do not know where on the RA scale my block finish would be and I probably do not have any means or tool to measure it The block was done by the...
I have ARP headstuds and used coppercoat on the SBC When my Fel pro failed on my sbc it cut the alum heads fairly deep when it pushed back I do...
I am building a blown 58 392 hemi I have a set of Best gaskets that I was told I could use on previous blown SBC builds I have used Fel pro and...
I had a SBC with same problem I tried everything I could think of it turned out it was a leak in the fuel suction line. It didn't leak under...
I use to use a multi task grease in my U joints and tie rod ends but was having a lot of failure like the grease was breaking down. I switched to...
One I am driving the other I will be soon
I run mine with a CR of 8.5:1 not to lazy with no boost and under WO throttle it is at 9psi on 91 octane gas 671 roots blower no detonation...
Just figure it out at 15% underdriven make pulley sizes accordingly don't go too small as you need enough surface area so they do not slip how...
I know where I can take some measurements from one of those thanks
I have a 40 dodge 5 window coupe my young fellow is 10 and always wants to come along to the shows etc i currently am driving a 36 chev 5 window...
I had the same setup previously in a 350 My bottom pulley bolted inside my stock lower pulley I was running a 6rib also I am pretty sure I...
Wanted to purchase a set of headers called the guy at the counter for a set for a 304 AMC to my suprise he said he has a set in stock drove the...
My best seal was in a complete gasket kit there was no papershim included how thick was the paper if you put it in without it did the seal ends...
What do they mean it will look like it fits but it doesn't the Best gasket set says it its for the 392 does junior have a catalogue to order from
I am rebuilding my 392 hemi I purchased a set of best gaskets with the neoprene rear seal it seems to fit well in the bearing cap or around the...
Yep kept the boost at about 4psi timing 28 degrees max and swaped out the cam lived for a few summers it was a stock 78 350sbc and was still good...
Mine cracked in the same spot also on both sides and in between the tubes on my blown sbc I looked for a gasket leak for a while at first also...
I run a spool on the street it is not as bad as everyone led me to believe a little tire chirping on tight corners on hot days but I find it much...
My 40 Dodge blown 392 hemi maybe next summer
You are like me I was in the exact same boat I went to buy a new Miller mig and came home with both I have never regretted either purchase go for...
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